Sausage gravy breakfast pizza is a delicious and indulgent dish that combines classic flavors. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 4 large eggs
- Chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough package or your homemade dough instructions.
2. Prepare the Sausage Gravy:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon.
- Once the sausage is browned, sprinkle the flour over it and stir well to coat.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens to a gravy consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set the sausage gravy aside.
3. Roll Out the Pizza Dough:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Assemble the Pizza:
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet.
- Spread the sausage gravy evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the gravy.
5. Bake the Pizza:
- Follow the baking instructions for your pizza dough, usually around 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Cook the Eggs:
- While the pizza is baking, fry or poach the eggs to your liking.
7. Top the Pizza:
- Once the pizza is out of the oven, carefully place the cooked eggs on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley if desired.
8. Serve:
- Slice the pizza and serve hot, allowing the runny egg yolk to mix with the sausage gravy for a delicious breakfast experience.
Enjoy your sausage gravy breakfast pizza! It’s a hearty and flavorful way to start the day.